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In the Komodo National Park, there's a diving ship passed away: the search for tools is continued

October 14, 2026 · Indonesia

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Approximate area: Tatawa Besar Dive Site, Pasir Putih, Manggarai Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia

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The wood ship of the type of Pharmacy KM Fernesen failed to crash in an alien Komodo National Park near the island of Tatava Bassar. There were 25 passengers on board with 21 foreigners and five crew members. The boat went back to the marina of Labuan-Jarjo after plunging into the confession of the Martarite Point, but while passing the area with the mighty rays the Captain lost control, after which the ship stalled sharply on the left side and sank.

Crew has begun to open a rescue raft, which makes 29 people come out of the water, three passengers have become easy injuries. There's still a 234-year-old diver left from Jana Veronica Beatrice. According to the aquatic police, the West Minghara County county, during the incident, the girl was in a locked room inside the bathroom and couldn't get out before the hull went underground.

To a rescue mission that Maumere SAR is coordinating, engaged 63 people, including part of the national marine base, police and war members of the P3KOM Association. It sets the cause of disaster: the board had a valid swimming certificate and was exploited only for two months, but combined a narrow body with a high-built hood could cause a critical loss of balance in buildings.

Source: Divemaster missing after dive boat sinks in Komodo National Park - DIVE Magazine

Context

The Aquarius near the island of Tatava Bira at the Komodo National Park have been carved out by powerful colonies and currents that may be dangerous for judgment even if there are no high waves on the surface.

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